Love- Art Of Attractions

13. Surprise

Vaishu Pov

I am reading this message for the nth time. Even after a month, I am feeling happy about reading that message. It was the message I received on the day when I fell down.

Ragu "Sorry, that I gave so much training today. Actually, I was angry because I saw you smiling at one guy. I don't know why I reacted like that"

I was literally dancing, after reading that message. This is the first time he is sharing his feelings and that too about feeling jealous for me.

Funny guy, he asks me to call him brother but getting jealous over a simple smile. But this message gave confidence that he likes me though I am not sure about myself. What do I really want from whatever we have?

Days passed and we occasionally meet in college but will chat with each other whenever we can. He is not a jovial type and its really difficult to make him say something about his life.

But his message and actions show real care towards me. I was really confused by his actions. But something changed after our exams are over. During the holiday he used to chat with me regularly.

After a week of enjoying holidays, we agreed to have NCC training for RDC camp (A/N Republic Day Camp. It is for the parade we showcase in New Delhi for Republic Day celebrations. Cadets will be selected after various training and screening camps from all over India for this parade. It was a really prestigious moment, for every cadet to be a part of this parade.)

But the training was postponed as we have to attend an all India girls trekking camp. We were happy to attend this camp but Ragu didn't seem to be happy.
I have asked him several times but have not got any proper answer which really irritated me.

Actually, we girls planned for one day trip on my birthday but because of this camp, it became a 15-day vacation in the woods.  We enjoyed a lot as it was the most adventurous camp.

No thoughts of home college even the confusion I had for my feelings towards Ragu for the first 10 days. 11th day was my birthday🎂🎉🎁, my buddies wished me at midnight and we celebrated.

They gave me different gifts and also Aki gave me a gift saying that it's from Ragu. But the real surprise is that the gift Mathi and Ragu gave is exactly the same.

Mathi got pissed but I thought she is saving the anger for another day and I too don't want to ruin the happy mood. The day went well. On the 14th day of camp when me, Mathi and Aki was alone I asked Mathi why she is angry with Ragu.

"I asked Aki to not bring his gift to the camp but she didn't listen to me and it ended up he got the same gift as mine" Mathi replied.

Aki" What can I say when he came to me and asked to give the gift to her and moreover it's not like he is giving me a gift so I can deny it"

I was confused by the conversation so asked "Girls...  So when this all happened"

Aki " It was on the day when we started from college I was waiting for Mathi in the bus depot🚏🚌.  Ragu and Mathi came from the same bus and he said to give this gift to you on your birthday"

"Okay but why you both came in the same bus also got a similar gift and everything you both do are the same," I asked in curiosity

"Maybe he is my brother who I don't want to talk with any more. " Mathi said with annoyance in her face.

Aki" He is your brother "

Mathi " Not brother actually he is my cousin, our moms are sisters "

This was a shock for both of us but I was angry and blurt out "So all the while I was crushing on your brother you silently listened but never felt like telling me the truth"

"Is this all or you both will talk to each other about how miserable I am and laugh at my ignorance."

She was about to explain something but I was not in a mood to hear anything so I left the place without saying anything more.

On the last day on our way back to college Aki tried to patch us up, I was really not going to drag this thing after knowing that Mathi was feeling bad that I am not talking to her. But their attempt failed terribly by the way they thought about me.

Mathi" I didn't mean to hide it, I thought it was not important. Also, we were not talking to each other for a year now and I don't want to talk to him even in the future so I don't think it's necessary for you guys to know someone I don't want to remember "

"And I don't want you to get closer with him any further " She added.

I was really pissed by this conversation and asked "Do you think I am doing this because I only care for him"

Mathi" It's not like that but I don't want to help or get involved in anything between you two so that is the reason I didn't say anything "

Aki " Ok whatever a guy should not be a reason for our fight, so leave him and leave this issue"

I was being pampered by these 2 girls like a child, the only thing I offered to them is a shoulder to cry on not anything more than that. Even when they share their problems I will just be a patient listener.

So they thinking I am concerned only about Ragu is not a surprise. But this is not acceptable.

So I said, "Girls I am sure that I can't pamper you like the way you do to me, I am the only child and everyone takes care of me so I don't know how to take care of others like the way you do".

" I was angry because she didn't tell me something important and not because he is my crush. Aki have we never felt that we should take care of Mathi when she is feeling lonely and sad."

"But she is not even sharing anything with us and how the hell you expect to heal all her pain when she is obviously not ready to believe us"

I am not fed upon you both of them. They were like children who are afraid to let go of the past and just enjoy the present.

"Remember, I love to see a smile on both of your face but right now I am really angry😡 on what you did and how you judged me."

When we reached our place I was surprised to see Ragu waiting for us. I went to him and tried my best to act normal but I burst out eventually.

He was not expecting this so was really shocked when I started asking him questions.

"So you and Mathi are cousins, right? And you never felt like informing this to me?".

"It's not like I don't want to tell, I didn't feel it is important" he replied after a moment of silence.

"Really you both think the same and do the same but say that the other person is not important".

"Why are you scolding me, do you know I was waiting here just to see you after the camp." He said it like a baby.

I was too tired after the camp so I stopped arguing with him and spend some time with him before going home.

There are these unsettled arguments with them but I am sure now that my besties and Ragu have a big place in my heart. And I am not going to sit and watch the siblings quarrel.

Every time when they go on a silent mode my only mindset was to make them smile.

Today after knowing they are cousins and neighbours made me angry. I am not good at taking care of others but when two people 👫 who know each other very well can't able to take care of them because of some stupid ego irritates me a lot.

I teamed up with Aki🤝 and our mission is to break their ego and patch them up. Let us see if our mission is successful. 🤞

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Thanks to those who take time to read my blabbering. 😉